YEARLY HIGH
463.3288 UGX
YEARLY LOW
363.8590 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
411.4046 UGX

2015 SBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 463.3288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 363.8590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.4698 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 374.8288 to the December average rate of 415.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 463.3288 was up 24.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 371.1911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,316,644 UGX
2014 Average 1,776,437 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,819,295 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 497,349.05 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

468.7061
363.3745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 384.4985, compared to 438.3107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 53.8122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 384.4985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 438.3107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 35.7275 UGX (High: 449.1248 / Low: 413.3973). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9043 UGX (High: 462.8296 / Low: 457.9253).

July Spread (Volatile) ±35.7275
September Spread (Stable) ±4.9043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 28.0575 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.0575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 457.3561) against the same month in 2014 (average: 362.2892), the exchange rate shifted by +95.0669 (+26.24%).

2015 Avg (October) 457.3561
2014 Avg (October) 362.2892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 384.9475 363.8590 374.8288
February 378.1520 365.7834 372.1521
March 387.2203 371.3890 379.7175
April 389.7152 381.5277 385.6233
May 393.9685 387.3239 389.4674
June 420.1630 392.2615 405.2019
July 449.1248 413.3973 423.6883
August 458.4643 429.7748 444.5526
September 462.8296 457.9253 459.9284
October 463.3288 446.9731 457.3561
November 449.3957 414.2564 429.2986
December 425.7575 407.5506 415.0404